AEG A40100GS User Manual

ARCTIS

Freezer

Operating instructions

A 40100 GS

PERFECT IN FORM AND FUNCTION

A/AE/1-2. (06.) 200380449

Dear customer,

Before switching on your new appliance please read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance. Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance.

These operating instructions are for use with several technically comparable models with varying accessories. Please observe the notes which apply to your model.

Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper functioning of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and/or with signal words

(Warning!, Caution!, Important!). Please observe the following carefully.

1. This symbol guides you step by step in the operation of the appliance.

2. .....

Supplementary information regarding operation and practical applications of the appliance appear after this symbol.

Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use of the appliance are marked with the cloverleaf.

Explanations of the technical terminology used in the operating instructions can be found at the end in the section "TechnicalTerminology". The operating instructions contain instructions for the correction of possible malfunctions by the user in the section "What to do if ...". If these instructions should not be sufficient, contact your local Service Force Centre.

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Contents

Important Safety Instruction ..............................................................................................5

Disposal........................................................................................................................................7

In the interest of the environment .....................................................................................7

Disposal of Old Appliances.....................................................................................................7

Remove Transport Packaging................................................................................................7

Installation..................................................................................................................................8

Installation Location ...............................................................................................................8

Levelling........................................................................................................................................9

Reversing the Door....................................................................................................................9

Electrical Connection..............................................................................................................11

Description of the Appliance............................................................................................12

View of the Appliance............................................................................................................12

Prior to Initial Start-Up ......................................................................................................13

Control panel...........................................................................................................................13

Basket Storage .........................................................................................................................14

Freezer Tray................................................................................................................................14

Starting up and temperature regulation .....................................................................15

To Start the Appliance ...........................................................................................................15

Thermostat Control ................................................................................................................15

Switching Off the Appliance.............................................................................................16

Freezing and storing frozen food....................................................................................16

Froozen Food Storage ...........................................................................................................16

Thawing......................................................................................................................................17

Preparation of Ice Cubes ....................................................................................................17

Defrosting.................................................................................................................................18

Cleaning and Care.................................................................................................................19

Internal Cleaning ....................................................................................................................19

Contents

External Cleaning....................................................................................................................19

Door seal....................................................................................................................................19

Energy Saving Tips.................................................................................................................20

What to do if .........................................................................................................................21

Correcting Malfunctions.......................................................................................................21

Noises During Operation....................................................................................................22

Regulations, Standards, Guidelines................................................................................22

Technical Terminology..........................................................................................................23

Service and Spare Parts.......................................................................................................24

Customer Care Departement.............................................................................................24

Guarantee Conditions..........................................................................................................25

Important Safety Instructions

These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure you fully understand them before installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about the meaning of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department for assistance.

Intended use

The refrigerator is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the cooling, freezing and storing of frozen food, as well as for making ice. If the appliance is used for purposes other than those intended or used incorrectly, no liability can be accepted by the manufacturer for any damage that may be caused.

Alterations or changes to the refrigerator are not permitted for reasons of safety.

If you use the refrigerator in a commercial application or for purposes other than the cooling, freezing or frozen storage of foods, the manufacturer accepts no liability for any damages which may occur.

Prior to initial start–up

Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no circumstance should a damaged appliance be plugged in. In the event of damage, please contact your supplier.

Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. Important: if the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by authorised service or qualified personnel using a special cable of the same type.

Refrigerant

The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.

Warning- During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.

If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:

- avoid open flames and sources of ignition;

- thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.

Safety of children

Packaging (e.g. wraps, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. There is a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from children!

Please make old appliances unusable prior to disposal. Pull out the mains plug, cut off the mains cable, break or remove spring or bolt catches, if fitted. By doing this you ensure that children cannot lock themselves in the appliance when playing (there is risk of suffocation!) or get them selves into other dangerous situations.

Important Safety Instructions

Often children cannot recognise the hazards present in household appliances. It is therefore important that you ensure adequate supervision and never let children play with the appliance!

Daily Operation

Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures. There is a risk of an explosion! Do not store any containers with flammable materials such as spray cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the refrigerator/freezer.

Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer compartment. They can burst when the contents freeze, high carbonate content drinks can even explode! Never store lemonade, juices, beer, wine, sparkling wine etc. in the freezer compartment.

Do not place ice cream or ice cubes in the mouth immediately after removal from the freezer compartment. Very cold ice can freeze to the lips or tongue and cause injury.

Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could freeze to the food.

Warning- Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigerator and/or freezer (e.g. electric ice cream makers, mixers etc.).

Warning- In order not to impair the function of the appliance, never cover or obstruct the ventilation openings.

Warning- Do not damage the cooling circuit. Warning- Do not use any mechanical devices or other artificialmeans to

speed up defrosting unless they are recommended by the manufacturer. Before cleaning the appliance, always switch off the appliance and unplug

it, or disconnect from the electricity supply. When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not pull

on the cable.

In case of malfunction

If a malfunction occurs on the appliance, please look first in the "What to do if ..." section of these instructions. If the information given there does not help, please do not perform any further repairs yourself.

This product should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used.

Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Force centre.

Disposal

In the interest of the Environment

Materilas marked with the symbol are recyclable. Check with your local Council or Environmental Health Office to see if

there are facilities in your area for recycling this appliance. When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the power supply cable and

make the door lock device unusable to prevent young children from being trapped inside.

Help to keep your country tidy- use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance.

Disposal of Old Appliances

For environmental reasons, refrigeration appliances must be disposed of properly. This applies to your old appliance, and - at the end of its service life

- for your new appliance as well. Warning! Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable. Remove

plug from mains, sever the power cable, remove or destroy any snap or latch closures. This ensures that children do not lock themselves inside the appliance (danger of suffocation!) or place themselves into other lifeendangering situations.

Disposal:

The appliance may not be disposed of with domestic waste or bulky refuse. The refrigerant circuit, especially the heat exchanger at the back of the

appliance, must not be damaged. The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this

product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Remove Transport Packaging

The appliance and the interior fittings are protected for transport.

1. Pull off the adhesive tape on the left and right side of the door.

2. Remove all adhesive tape and packing pieces from the interior of the

appliance.

Installation

Installation Location

The appliance should be set up in a well ventilated, dry room. Energy use and efficient performance of the appliance is affected by the

ambient temperature. The appliance should therefore

- not be exposed to direct sunlight;

- not be installed next to radiators, cookers or other sources of heat;

- only be installed at a location whose ambient temperature corresponds to the climate classification, for which the appliance is designed.

The climate classification can be found on the serial plate, which is located at the left on the inside of the appliance.

The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for each climate classification:

Climate classification for an ambient temperature of

SN +10 to +32 °C

N +16 to +32 °C

ST +18 to +38 °C

T +18 to +43 °C

If the refrigeration appliance is installed next to another refrigerator or freezer a clearance of 5 cm at the sides is required, in order to prevent the formation of condensation on the outside of the appliance.

Installation

Levelling

The appliance must be level. Level the appliance by adjusting the two adjustable feet (1) at the front of the appliance.

If required the washer (2) can be removed.

Reversing the Door

The side at which the door opens can be changed from the right side(as supplied) to the left side, if the installation site requires.

Warning! When changing the side at which the door opens, the appliance must not be connected to the mains. Remove plug from the mains beforehand.

Tilt the appliance backwards, resting the top edge of the appliance on a stool or something similar.

Unscrew the adjustable feet situated on both sides at the front (2 pieces). Remove the lower door hinge plate by unscrewing the 3 retaining screws.

Remove the hinge pin from the bottom of the door.

Slot the hinge pin into the hole in the hinge plate.

Take the door off. Refit the upper hinge pin into

the opposite location. Fit the door in place on the

hinge pin. Slot the hinge pin into the hole

in the hinge plate and relocate the hinge assembly to the opposite location and refit using the retaining screws.

Refit the bottom hinge plate assembly on the opposite side, taking care that the edge of the door is parallel with the side of the cabinet.

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